Overview
Luigi Pirelli is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Pirelli is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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- OTHER MEDICAID
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177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
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Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Luigi Pirelli
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luigi Pirelli?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Luigi Pirelli by calling their office at 347-797-1492. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Luigi Pirelli a top-rated expert for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luigi Pirelli is classified as an Distinguished expert for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Luigi Pirelli specialize in?
While Dr. Luigi Pirelli is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Luigi Pirelli participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Luigi Pirelli has published 55 articles and abstracts on conditions like Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). You can view a list of Dr. Luigi Pirelli's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Luigi Pirelli accept my insurance?
Dr. Luigi Pirelli accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 347-797-1492 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Pirelli isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Pirelli isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Pirelli isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Pirelli isDistinguished. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
- Advanced
- Congenital Mitral StenosisDr. Pirelli isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Mitral Stenosis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Pirelli isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Pirelli isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Pirelli isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- NecrosisDr. Pirelli isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Pirelli isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Pirelli isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- AtherectomyDr. Pirelli isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Pirelli isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Pirelli isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Pirelli isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.


